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Landfill Tax
Tax on the disposal of waste on operators of landfill sites calculated according to the weight and to the type of waste deposited.
| From 1 April 2009 | From 1 April 2008 | |
| Active waste per tonne | £40 | £32 |
| Lower rate - inert waste per tonne | £2.50 | £2.50 |
Did you know?
That the Government expect to raise £1.1 billion from landfill tax this year. While the rate of tax is increasing from 1 April 2008 by 33%, the tax yield is only projected to increase by 22%.
2009 and beyond
It is understood that this is expected to rise to £48 per tonne from 1 April 2010.
2008/09 Rates and Allowances
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